Dryfork, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26263
Randolph County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 316
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $84,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dryfork pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26263 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26263 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dryfork, Randolph County, West Virginia, home to just 316 residents across 79.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 26263, but per-capita income is $16,580. The poverty rate is 58.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,500 (39% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 26263 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26263, Dryfork, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
316
Population
79.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26263?
64.2
Median Age
32.0%
Male
68.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$16,580
Per Capita Income
58.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
337housing units
337
Total Housing Units
111
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,500
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 26263, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,069,000.
9
Businesses
52
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 33.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26263 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26260
Davis (26260)
1,377 residents
- 26270
Harman (26270)
755 residents
- 26884
Seneca Rocks (26884)
625 residents
- 26271 383
Hendricks (26271)
383 residents
- 26263 316
Dryfork (26263)
316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26263 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26263 in?
ZIP code 26263 (Dryfork) is located in Randolph County, West Virginia. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26263?
ZIP code 26263 in Dryfork, WV has a population of 316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26263?
The median home value in ZIP 26263 is $84,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26263 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26263?
ZIP code 26263 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26263?
In ZIP code 26263, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26263?
In ZIP code 26263, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26263 is 58.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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